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"Today’s attack in Barcelona is an unspeakable act of terrorism. It is clear that the intention of those who carried out this appalling, evil act was to kill, wound and terrorise innocent people enjoying the freedoms we share and cherish. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families.

An Garda Síochána will, of course, continue to liaise closely with their Spanish counterparts, directly and through the Garda Liaison Officer in Madrid, to offer whatever assistance may be needed. The Authorities here will, in co-operation with their international counterparts, take whatever measures are necessary to deal with the threat from terrorism.

All right-thinking people who value democracy stand in solidarity with the people of Spain in this time of anguish for them. We will not be defeated by barbarity. Our shared values of peace, tolerance and democracy will prevail in the face of terrorism."